The story of Peter's denial and restoration should be precious to all of us, because it is our story, as well. Each of us has denied our Savior and turned our back on Him, in thought, word and deed. Each of us has relied on our own strength and convinced ourselves that "we've got this" or that it's at least possible for us to "got this" with enough work. But because Jesus' love goes well beyond our sinful, human limitations, we see him move towards Peter (and us) in our sin and failure, not away. He redirects the focus away from Peter's failures and onto His own faithfulness and love which will never fail, and He brings this same restoration to each of us today. ABOUT THIS SERIES: The Gospel of John was written "that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing in Him you may have life in His Name" (John 20.30). The Apostle John, as an eyewitness and close friend of Jesus', desires for us to behold His beauty, love, and glory, and believe in His power and willingness to being forgiveness and life. As we journey through the Gospel of John, we will behold the life, teachings, works, and ministry of Jesus, and will hear straight from Him who He said He is, so that we would more deeply put our hope and trust in the Man who is God.

Scripture References: John 21:15-19

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Scripture References: John 10:14-16

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